1986 Lincoln Town Car Transmission Fluid Type

Automatic Transmission

The 1986 Lincoln Town Car with an automatic transmission uses Dexron II transmission fluid.

Capacity

• Without filter change: 12 quarts
• With filter change: 13 quarts

Manual Transmission

The 1986 Lincoln Town Car does not have a manual transmission option.

Checking Transmission Fluid Level

1. Park the car on a level surface.
2. Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.
3. Shift through all the gears, pausing in each gear for a few seconds.
4. Return the transmission to Park.
5. Pull out the transmission fluid dipstick and wipe it clean.
6. Reinsert the dipstick into the transmission and pull it out again.
7. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” and “COLD” marks on the dipstick.

Changing Transmission Fluid

1. Gather the following materials:
• New transmission fluid (Dexron II)
• Transmission filter
• Transmission fluid pan gasket
• 13mm socket wrench
• 15mm socket wrench
• Funnel
• Drain pan
2. Park the car on a level surface and let it cool down.
3. Crawl under the car and locate the transmission fluid pan.
4. Place the drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
5. Remove the bolts that hold the transmission fluid pan in place.
6. Allow the transmission fluid to drain out into the drain pan.
7. Once the transmission fluid has drained out, remove the transmission fluid pan.
8. Replace the transmission filter.
9. Replace the transmission fluid pan gasket.
10. Reinstall the transmission fluid pan and tighten the bolts.
11. Add new transmission fluid to the transmission through the dipstick tube.
12. Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.
13. Shift through all the gears, pausing in each gear for a few seconds.
14. Return the transmission to Park.
15. Check the transmission fluid level and add more fluid if necessary.

Tips

• Change the transmission fluid and filter every 30,000 miles or as recommended in your owner’s manual.
• Use only Dexron II transmission fluid.
• If the transmission fluid is dark or smells burnt, it may be time to have the transmission serviced.